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SB 153

Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee and House Environment and Transportation Committee - Code References - Revisions

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bryan Simonaire

Updates Maryland's education, energy, and environmental statutory cross-references to correct outdated code citations and improve legal clarity across regulatory frameworks.

Hearing 3/24 at 3:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · SB 153

Legislative bill overview

SB 153 is a technical correction bill that revises code references within Maryland's education, energy, and environmental statutes. The bill updates outdated or incorrect statutory citations to ensure internal consistency across the state's legal code related to these three policy areas.

Why is this important

Accurate code references are critical for legal clarity and proper implementation of laws. When statutes cross-reference outdated or incorrect sections, it creates confusion for agencies, courts, and citizens trying to understand which rules actually apply, potentially leading to misinterpretation or inconsistent enforcement.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope uncertainty: Without access to the specific amendments, it's unclear whether all revisions are purely technical or if some substantively alter legislative intent
  • Oversight risk: Bulk code correction bills can obscure meaningful changes if not carefully reviewed, though the multiple readings suggest committee scrutiny occurred
  • Implementation timing: Any corrections affecting active regulations could create transition issues if agencies weren't notified in advance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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